What Specific Information Will the Nurse Include in Patient Teaching

question 18

Multiple Choice

What specific information will the nurse include in patient teaching for an overweight patient who is starting a weight loss plan?

• A) Weigh yourself at the same time every morning.
• B) Start dieting with a 600- to 800-calorie diet for rapid weight loss.
• C) Low carbohydrate diets lead to rapid weight loss but are difficult to maintain.
• D) Weighing all foods on a scale is necessary to choose appropriate portion sizes.

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